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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic LX3

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
40
Overall
35

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic LX3 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Panasonic LX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-60mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 265g - 109 x 60 x 27mm
  • Released November 2008
  • Successor is Panasonic LX5
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic LX3 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the Fujifilm JZ100 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") come with different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was unveiled 3 years after the LX3 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm JZ100 scores versus the LX3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Panasonic LX3

 Fujifilm JZ100 LX3 
ReleasedJanuary 2012November 2008More modern by 39 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 LX3 Fujifilm JZ100 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic LX3

 Fujifilm JZ100 LX3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm JZ100 enjoys exterior measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic LX3 has specifications of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic LX3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 versus the LX3.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic LX3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ100 and LX3 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic LX3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JZ100 and LX3.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm JZ100 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm JZ100 will give extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm JZ100 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic LX3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic LX3 Portrait photography advice
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
39
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/1.63")
more heavy than others (265g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic LX3 Sports photography highlights
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.63")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
60
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (265g)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic LX3 Landscape photography factors
37
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
52
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.63")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic LX3 Vlogging highlights
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129g)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than others (265 grams)
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic LX3
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2008-11-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 24-60mm (2.5x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 8.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (HD 24 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (10fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129 grams (0.28 pounds) 265 grams (0.58 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 39
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 94
Other
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $190 $449